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"I engage with each person as an individual that requires a unique set of skills specifically altered to address your personal sources of distress. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate and supportive environment so that you can create the change you are seeking. There are times in our lives when we struggle with the most valuable relationships in our lives. It helps to be able to reflect together, problem-solve toward solutions and ways of coping with someone who can remain objective and supportive. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is important in order to grow in therapy."

"I engage with each person as an individual that requires a unique set of skills specifically altered to address your personal sources of distress. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate and supportive environment so that you can create the change you are seeking. There are times in our lives when we struggle with the most valuable relationships in our lives. It helps to be able to reflect together, problem-solve toward solutions and ways of coping with someone who can remain objective and supportive. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is important in order to grow in therapy."

"I have always had a special interest in helping people overcome stress and anxiety. Anxiety is a problem that is very distressing but also exceptionally treatable, and I enjoy seeing my clients move past their anxiety and exceed their goals. I like working with many types of people, but my favorite kind of client is someone who is highly capable and motivated, but for whom anxiety holds them back and challenges their self-confidence at work or in relationships. For some of my clients anxiety has been a lifelong issue, while for others it recently emerged."

"I have always had a special interest in helping people overcome stress and anxiety. Anxiety is a problem that is very distressing but also exceptionally treatable, and I enjoy seeing my clients move past their anxiety and exceed their goals. I like working with many types of people, but my favorite kind of client is someone who is highly capable and motivated, but for whom anxiety holds them back and challenges their self-confidence at work or in relationships. For some of my clients anxiety has been a lifelong issue, while for others it recently emerged."

"I specialize in serving GIFTED, PROFESSIONAL, and CREATIVE/ARTISTIC adults. It can be hard to seek help because of the pressure to maintain a "game face" in a demanding job. In my office, you can be yourself because I've walked in your shoes and get your world. I have a Stanford MBA and Berkeley MSEE, worked in startups, nonprofits, academia, and F500 companies, and have special training for gifted clients. PROFESSIONALS see me for: anxiety, depression, work/life balance, stress/burnout, impostor syndrome, procrastination, romantic and workplace relationships, creativity blocks, internet addiction, feeling disconnected/isolated, navigating transitions, and feeling trapped or unfulfilled in work."

"I specialize in serving GIFTED, PROFESSIONAL, and CREATIVE/ARTISTIC adults. It can be hard to seek help because of the pressure to maintain a "game face" in a demanding job. In my office, you can be yourself because I've walked in your shoes and get your world. I have a Stanford MBA and Berkeley MSEE, worked in startups, nonprofits, academia, and F500 companies, and have special training for gifted clients. PROFESSIONALS see me for: anxiety, depression, work/life balance, stress/burnout, impostor syndrome, procrastination, romantic and workplace relationships, creativity blocks, internet addiction, feeling disconnected/isolated, navigating transitions, and feeling trapped or unfulfilled in work."

"The Hallowell Centers specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD for all ages. We do not treat disabilities; we help people unwrap their gifts. All the clinicians I hire subscribe to the strength-based approach. We get to know each person who comes to us for help as an individual person and avoid labeling and pigeon-holing.
First, we search for what is good, strong and healthy in a person, and use those strengths to solve problems. We provide comprehensive care for a full range of concerns in children, adolescents and adults including but not limited to ADHD, Dyslexia, Anxiety Disorder, and Depression."

"The Hallowell Centers specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD for all ages. We do not treat disabilities; we help people unwrap their gifts. All the clinicians I hire subscribe to the strength-based approach. We get to know each person who comes to us for help as an individual person and avoid labeling and pigeon-holing.
First, we search for what is good, strong and healthy in a person, and use those strengths to solve problems. We provide comprehensive care for a full range of concerns in children, adolescents and adults including but not limited to ADHD, Dyslexia, Anxiety Disorder, and Depression."

"I'm an integrative psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. My approach is engaged and caring, providing a safe and supportive environment, where you can reflect and develop new ways of handling challenges you are facing. The focus of my practice is twofold: relationship issues and life transitions (e.g. dealing with themes like change in relationship, career changes, relocation, pregnancy, child birth and parenting, facing illness, trauma and loss as well as seeking more meaning and fulfillment in life). I have a particular expertise in working with people who immigrated to the US or have diverse cultural backgrounds (e.g. ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation)."

"I'm an integrative psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. My approach is engaged and caring, providing a safe and supportive environment, where you can reflect and develop new ways of handling challenges you are facing. The focus of my practice is twofold: relationship issues and life transitions (e.g. dealing with themes like change in relationship, career changes, relocation, pregnancy, child birth and parenting, facing illness, trauma and loss as well as seeking more meaning and fulfillment in life). I have a particular expertise in working with people who immigrated to the US or have diverse cultural backgrounds (e.g. ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation)."

"Life moves so quickly these days, it's hard to take the time to really think about who we are and how we are living. Often, it takes years of patterns that are hurtful or self-destructive to wonder why we aren't feeling happy or fulfilled. Psychotherapy can provide the time and space to really understand and experience ourselves in a new way. I will listen with curiosity and warmth and will collaborate with you to help effect positive change in your life and relationships."

"Life moves so quickly these days, it's hard to take the time to really think about who we are and how we are living. Often, it takes years of patterns that are hurtful or self-destructive to wonder why we aren't feeling happy or fulfilled. Psychotherapy can provide the time and space to really understand and experience ourselves in a new way. I will listen with curiosity and warmth and will collaborate with you to help effect positive change in your life and relationships."

"Whether you're seeking therapy to address a specific concern or simply to engage in a personal exploration, the therapeutic process can help increase insight, decrease anxiety and painful emotions, identify healthier coping strategies, and deepen relationships. Since finding the right therapist can be a challenging process, I encourage you to check out my website for additional information to help determine if I may be a good fit for your needs."

"Whether you're seeking therapy to address a specific concern or simply to engage in a personal exploration, the therapeutic process can help increase insight, decrease anxiety and painful emotions, identify healthier coping strategies, and deepen relationships. Since finding the right therapist can be a challenging process, I encourage you to check out my website for additional information to help determine if I may be a good fit for your needs."

"My approach is to understand you deeply and individualize our work by finding what is most effective for you. All people are unique and their life circumstances are particular to who they are. Through collaboration, we figure out what is what is most beneficial for your wellbeing and also what is realistic for your lifestyle. I look forward to meeting you and exploring what you wish to change through an initial free half hour phone consultation. My two offices, downtown San Francisco and on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, are accessible by public transportation."

"My approach is to understand you deeply and individualize our work by finding what is most effective for you. All people are unique and their life circumstances are particular to who they are. Through collaboration, we figure out what is what is most beneficial for your wellbeing and also what is realistic for your lifestyle. I look forward to meeting you and exploring what you wish to change through an initial free half hour phone consultation. My two offices, downtown San Francisco and on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, are accessible by public transportation."

"We all experience stress and anxiety, but sometimes it can become an unmanageable struggle. In these times, we may find ourselves avoiding the most important things: our relationships, our friendships, our work challenges. This can be a signal that it's time to make a change. As a clinical psychologist, I help you to understand how your usual coping strategies are holding you back, and I work with you to develop a new set of skills for overcoming stress.In addition to my expertise in treating anxiety, I have extensive experience working with people of color and the LGBTQ community."

"We all experience stress and anxiety, but sometimes it can become an unmanageable struggle. In these times, we may find ourselves avoiding the most important things: our relationships, our friendships, our work challenges. This can be a signal that it's time to make a change. As a clinical psychologist, I help you to understand how your usual coping strategies are holding you back, and I work with you to develop a new set of skills for overcoming stress.In addition to my expertise in treating anxiety, I have extensive experience working with people of color and the LGBTQ community."

"Be the star of your own life, the author of your own story; by having the courage to face your fears and the imagination to explore your dreams, you are able to embrace your true reality. My approach is insight oriented with the belief that you are the expert in your life. I enter each therapy session with sincerity and compassion. By focusing on your strengths, I enjoy shoring up the foundation to make way for new developments and positive growth. My style is informed by: family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused and narrative approaches."

"Be the star of your own life, the author of your own story; by having the courage to face your fears and the imagination to explore your dreams, you are able to embrace your true reality. My approach is insight oriented with the belief that you are the expert in your life. I enter each therapy session with sincerity and compassion. By focusing on your strengths, I enjoy shoring up the foundation to make way for new developments and positive growth. My style is informed by: family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused and narrative approaches."

"My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion theory where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to contemporary thinking using models of attachment theory, self psychology, relational, intersubjective and interpersonal ideas. This is a more humanistic approach."

"My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion theory where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to contemporary thinking using models of attachment theory, self psychology, relational, intersubjective and interpersonal ideas. This is a more humanistic approach."

"My primary passion for the last 20 years has been exploring with both individuals and couples their family, professional and cultural experiences to better understand their own histories and determine if or how their past might be causing their present difficulties, both within their personal life and careers. I've worked with a wonderfully diverse population of men and women, and LGBTQ from ages 18 to 80. I have enjoyed working with people from all social-economic groups, from homeless to multi-millionaires."

"My primary passion for the last 20 years has been exploring with both individuals and couples their family, professional and cultural experiences to better understand their own histories and determine if or how their past might be causing their present difficulties, both within their personal life and careers. I've worked with a wonderfully diverse population of men and women, and LGBTQ from ages 18 to 80. I have enjoyed working with people from all social-economic groups, from homeless to multi-millionaires."

"Searching online for a therapist is not easy but finding a good fit is essential to feel safe and get the most out of your effort, time, and money. I work collaboratively and actively with adolescents, adults, and couples. We will work together to recognize and develop your strengths, to understand and change unproductive or painful patterns, and to help you gain relief from suffering. I emphasize safety, respect, honesty, and compassion for self and others. I offer a free initial phone consultation. If I am unable to help, I will try to provide you with referrals to others."

"Searching online for a therapist is not easy but finding a good fit is essential to feel safe and get the most out of your effort, time, and money. I work collaboratively and actively with adolescents, adults, and couples. We will work together to recognize and develop your strengths, to understand and change unproductive or painful patterns, and to help you gain relief from suffering. I emphasize safety, respect, honesty, and compassion for self and others. I offer a free initial phone consultation. If I am unable to help, I will try to provide you with referrals to others."

"Therapy is a highly transformative and fascinating process. It has the power to heal, enliven, and repair. I enthusiastically invite you to begin this process with me. My warm, engaging, curious, and playful approach can help you feel like your personal experience and unique point of view is consistently appreciated. From this place, you may begin to feel more empowered and liberated in your life. I am a doctor with over 11 years of professional experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents."

"Therapy is a highly transformative and fascinating process. It has the power to heal, enliven, and repair. I enthusiastically invite you to begin this process with me. My warm, engaging, curious, and playful approach can help you feel like your personal experience and unique point of view is consistently appreciated. From this place, you may begin to feel more empowered and liberated in your life. I am a doctor with over 11 years of professional experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents."

"I believe that finding balance in life is one of the most important aspects to living healthy, more enjoyable lives. As such, I strive to help clients define and find what balance means to their lives. I practice in a humanistic way, which means I focus on providing a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to explore what it is you want to work on in therapy."

"I believe that finding balance in life is one of the most important aspects to living healthy, more enjoyable lives. As such, I strive to help clients define and find what balance means to their lives. I practice in a humanistic way, which means I focus on providing a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to explore what it is you want to work on in therapy."

"People often begin therapy because they are in a crisis or in emotional pain and need relief from their suffering. While difficult, it is often the catalyst that opens the door to creative life force and new possibilities in living in the world.
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal, individualized, alchemical process. I serve clients in the areas of depression, trauma, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addictions, relationship issues and self-development. I assist clients in not only getting relief from their suffering but also enhancing their personal and spiritual lives and having healthier relationships with themselves and others."

"People often begin therapy because they are in a crisis or in emotional pain and need relief from their suffering. While difficult, it is often the catalyst that opens the door to creative life force and new possibilities in living in the world.
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal, individualized, alchemical process. I serve clients in the areas of depression, trauma, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addictions, relationship issues and self-development. I assist clients in not only getting relief from their suffering but also enhancing their personal and spiritual lives and having healthier relationships with themselves and others."

"Many clients I work with have difficulty letting people really see them. Outwardly, they are viewed as smart, creative, and successful, but have a hard time feeling vulnerable and may even feel "broken inside". These clients are my specialty. I provide my clients with the feeling like I always have their back by creating a safe, supportive, and consistent relationship. This allows you to develop the perspectives and abilities that may have felt too overwhelming to change on your own. Through our work, you will feel a strong and steady sense of who you are, allowing you confidence to grow."

"Many clients I work with have difficulty letting people really see them. Outwardly, they are viewed as smart, creative, and successful, but have a hard time feeling vulnerable and may even feel "broken inside". These clients are my specialty. I provide my clients with the feeling like I always have their back by creating a safe, supportive, and consistent relationship. This allows you to develop the perspectives and abilities that may have felt too overwhelming to change on your own. Through our work, you will feel a strong and steady sense of who you are, allowing you confidence to grow."

"In this very present moment are you . . . Struggling to know who you are? Anxious, difficulty focusing, trouble sleeping? Struggling to communicate with others? Confused by romantic relationships? Suspect your chronic pain has emotional roots? These are a few of the topics you can safely explore with me in therapy."

"In this very present moment are you . . . Struggling to know who you are? Anxious, difficulty focusing, trouble sleeping? Struggling to communicate with others? Confused by romantic relationships? Suspect your chronic pain has emotional roots? These are a few of the topics you can safely explore with me in therapy."

"I believe Brené Brown said it best when she wrote, "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." As a licensed psychologist, I strive to cultivate a supportive and affirming relationship through which my clients may feel safe to dig deep, explore and reflect on what is important to them, and gain self-knowledge and awareness in order to create more meaningful connections and engage with authenticity in the world. My approach is collaborative (no blank slate here!) and my therapeutic style is warm, inviting, and focused on goals that matter to you!"

"I believe Brené Brown said it best when she wrote, "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." As a licensed psychologist, I strive to cultivate a supportive and affirming relationship through which my clients may feel safe to dig deep, explore and reflect on what is important to them, and gain self-knowledge and awareness in order to create more meaningful connections and engage with authenticity in the world. My approach is collaborative (no blank slate here!) and my therapeutic style is warm, inviting, and focused on goals that matter to you!"

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